Archive for September, 2009

Australia’s Regional Wine Heroes

Posted on September 30th, 2009 No Comments yet

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At the recent Fizz and Sticky show, I asked John McDonnell about Australia’s “Regional Heroes”.

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Wine of the week: Palo Alta Reserva 2007, Chile

Posted on September 28th, 2009 4 Comments

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Fab Chilean red from Dunnes Stores.

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Wine Buff Harvest Offers – up to 40% off

Posted on September 25th, 2009 No Comments yet

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The Good Wine Show, Cork November 13 & 14th

Posted on September 25th, 2009 4 Comments

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The Good Wine Show comes to Cork on November 13th & 14th. Not to be missed.

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Introjuicing John McDonnell and the Fizz and Stickie Show

Posted on September 22nd, 2009 3 Comments

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The Fizz and Stickie Show, Aussie slang for a sparkling and dessert wine tasting. I got together with John McDonnell, Manager of Wine Australia, Ireland to talk about the Fizz and Stickie show.

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Wine of the week: Franck Massard “Herbis”, Rueda

Posted on September 21st, 2009 2 Comments

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A delightful alternative for lovers of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

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Want to dine in RTÉ’s “The Restaurant”?

Posted on September 19th, 2009 No Comments yet

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  • Are you a foodie who loves to eat out?
  • Do you know your chilli from your cayenne?
  • Know your Pouilly Fumé from your Pouilly Fuissé?

Then you’re in luck. Apply to be a diner on the upcoming series, The Restaurant.

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Introjuicing thewineshop.ie

Posted on September 17th, 2009 No Comments yet

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Interview with Stewart Masnfield, the brains and the palate behind thewineshop.ie

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The Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Posted on September 16th, 2009 6 Comments

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Adelaide Hills puts Australian terroir firmly on the map. I went along to a tutored tasting of some of the region’s wines.

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